anaerobiosis
nounfemininetécnico/ɐnɐjɾuβiˈɔzɨ/low
a·na·e·ro·bi·o·se
Definition
Life process or metabolism that occurs in the absence of free oxygen (O2).
Some bacteria can only survive in anaerobiosis, such as inside poorly sterilized canned goods.
Alcoholic fermentation is an example of a metabolic process of anaerobiosis.
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Common collocations
anaerobiosis conditionsstrict anaerobiosisprocess of anaerobiosis
Etymology
Do grego 'an-' (sem) + 'aér' (ar) + 'bíos' (vida), através do francês 'anaérobiose'.